Going tailgating? Just gathering to watch a game? Football Rice Krispie Treats are a delicious, easy dessert to serve.
football Rice Krispie Treats
It's football season! To me, that means lots of fun football-themed food, like these easy, 6-ingredient football Rice Krispie Treats.
Simply take our crazy delicious double chocolate cereal treats, cut into football shapes, and add the stitching. (They are so good, I kept eating the scraps while making these.)
You may also use our chocolate peanut butter cereal treat recipe, or our Nutella treats.
Be sure to check out our marshmallow guide. Different brands have different weights, so this guide will help you make perfect Rice Krispie Treats every time.
how to make football Rice Krispie Treats
To make chocolate Rice Krispie Treats, I combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsweetened cocoa powder. Cocoa powder adds richness and depth to the taste. But for sweeter, milder treats, feel free to omit the cocoa powder.
ingredients you need:
- 4 ⅔ cups Rice Krispies
- 10 ounces marshmallows (about 40 regular size OR 6 cups mini)
- 4 tablespoons European salted butter
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (optional)
- ⅓ cup vanilla frosting
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supplies you'll need:
- baking tray
- parchment or wax paper
- 2 ½-inch oval cookie cutter
- disposable decorating bag
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let's make cereal treats!
Use any of your favorite recipes for royal icing or frosting, or, simply use store-bought frosting.
TIP to make easy Rice Crispy Treats
For less sticking and to make cereal treats a breeze, spray cooking spray on your bowls and spatulas.
step one: melt your ingredients
Line your baking tray parchment paper and set aside.
Pour the Rice Krispies in a large bowl greased with cooking spray. Set aside.
Coat a saucepan with cooking spray. Start to melt the butter on low heat.
Add the marshmallows, chocolate chips, cocoa powder (if using) in the pan.
Heat on low, stirring frequently until the marshmallows are almost melted.
Remove from the burner and stir, using the residual heat to fully melt the marshmallows and chocolate. The mixture should be very smooth.
step two: mix it all together
Pour the chocolate marshmallow mixture over the cereal. Stir very well, coating every piece of cereal. Overturn the treats onto the baking tray.
Use a greased spatula to spread the treats in a rough rectangle that measures about 12-inches by 9-inches by ¾-inch. Refrigerate the tray for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the treats to cool, or let set an hour at room temperature.
step three: decorate your football treats
Cut out ovals, trying to cut as close to each other as possible to minimize scraps.
Scoop some frosting into the decorating bag and twist the top. Snip the tip.
Pipe the football stitching. Let set before handling.
printable football Rice Krispie Treat recipe
football Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
- baking tray
- parchment or wax paper
- disposable decorating bag (may use Ziplock bag)
- 2 ½-inch oval cookie cutter
Ingredients
- 4 ⅔ cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 ounces marshmallows (about 40 regular OR 6 cups mini)
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
- ⅓ cup vanilla frosting
Instructions
- Line your baking tray parchment paper and set aside.
- Pour the Rice Krispies in a large bowl greased with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Coat a saucepan with cooking spray. Start to melt the butter on low heat.
- Add the marshmallows, chocolate chips, cocoa powder (if using) in the pan. Heat on low, stirring frequently until the marshmallows are almost melted.
- Remove from the burner and stir, using the residual heat to fully melt the marshmallows and chocolate. The mixture should be very smooth.
- Pour the chocolate marshmallow mixture over the cereal. Stir very well, coating every piece of cereal. Overturn the treats onto the baking tray.
- Use a greased spatula to spread the treats in a rough rectangle that measures about 12-inches by 9-inches by ¾-inch. Refrigerate the tray for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the treats to cool, or let set an hour at room temperature.
- Cut out ovals, trying to cut as close to each other as possible to minimize scraps.
- Scoop some frosting into the decorating bag and twist the top. Snip the tip. Pipe the football stitching. Let set before handling. step three: decorate your football treats
Notes
More football-themed fun food ideas:
- hot chocolate bomb footballs!
- easy football chocolate pops
- football deviled eggs
- pick-your-team-color football player Oreos
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Stacy Miller says
We just made some football rice krispie treats to bring to our family for Thanksgiving. We all watch football together. I know everyone will love these.